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49ers Hall of Famer and Legendary Linebacker Dave Wilcox Dies at 80

  • Dave Wilcox, former San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker, died at the age of 80.
  • Wilcox played 11 seasons with the 49ers and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
  • He recorded 14 interceptions over his career and was known for his hard-nosed play against the run.
  • Wilcox was the only long-term 49ers linebacker to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Hall of Fame president Jim Porter described Wilcox as a kind, humble, and gracious man who transformed the outside linebacker position.
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